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Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

  • Starring: Dominic West, Julie Benz, Ray Stevenson
  • Summary: Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished. (Lionsgate) Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 24
  2. Negative: 12 out of 24
  1. Assuming you can appreciate the high level of gore and assorted sadistic weirdness, the action is satisfying.
  2. Reviewed by: Clark Collis
    58
    Dominic West (The Wire) plays a facially mutilated Mob boss as if he's in a broad SNL sketch.
  3. Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    38
    The dialogue is beyond clichéd, and performances feel cobbled together from other movies.
  4. The acting is better than the script deserves and Lexi Alexander's cut-to-the-hearse direction lends the film considerable kick.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 43
  2. Negative: 9 out of 43
  1. This is my favorite of the 3 Punisher movies although I thoroughly enjoyed the one starring Dolph Lundgren. This one is gritty, **** in your face death and destruction with no apologies. The action is sweet, the weapons are bad-ass, and Ray Stevenson's Frank Castle are spot on. Expand
  2. MarioM
    8
    This is a classic example of mainstream media critics simply not being qualified to review movies that are just a bit out of the mainstream. The same thing happened with Mr. Brooks. If you're a fan of the genre, this version of Punisher was extremely satisfying 5 minutes into the movie. There are a few corny lines and some plot twists that were a bit hard to believe - that's why I gave it an 8, but if you're prepared to suspend disbelief in this regard, and your a fan of these types of movies, I recommend it. The guy who playes Jigsaw overdoes the wise guy attitude. Expand
  3. Ray Stevenson and a few ridiculously funny scenes can't completely save this rather dull and forgettable movie. Although some poeple were not fond of the previous film, I found some interesting aspects that kept my interest. This is just cinematic chewing gum, quite enjoyable while its on but has no lasting impressions what-so-ever. I can only recommend this to die hard Punisher fans. Expand
  4. JayH.
    4
    All action, pizazz, gore and special effects and no substance. The plot, if you can call it that is weak, the acting is fair. I does have some great visuals. Expand

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